By Habari Entertainment | November 8, 2026
PHOENIX — The City of Phoenix and St. Mary’s Food Bank are teaming up for a citywide holiday food drive from Nov. 9 through Dec. 23, 2026. Residents can give money online, donate food at six city facilities and participating neighborhood pantries, or volunteer with the food bank. PHX Hunger Relief City of Phoenix
Mayor Kate Gallego encouraged residents who can help to give food, money, or time. St. Mary’s Food Bank President and CEO Milt Liu said the inaugural 2025 drive helped the food bank distribute more than 156,000 meals and that demand is higher this year as families struggle to afford groceries.
What to donate
Canned meats and beans, peanut butter, canned fruit, and canned vegetables are among the most needed items. The city encourages cash donations because the food bank can buy in bulk and take advantage of matching contributions. The city estimates $1 can provide about 10 meals. Donate or volunteer through PHX Hunger Relief, City of Phoenix
City drop-off locations and hours
| Location | Address | Drop-off hours |
|---|---|---|
| Burton Barr Central Library | 1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix | Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m. · Sun 1–5 p.m. |
| Cesar Chavez Community Center | 7858 S. 35th Ave., Laveen Village | Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m. · Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Goelet A.C. Beuf Community Center | 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix | Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m. · Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. · Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Paradise Valley Community Center | 17402 N. 40th St., Phoenix | Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m. · Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m. · Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Pecos Community Center | 17010 S. 48th St., Phoenix | Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m. · Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m. · Sat 8 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Sunnyslope Community Center | 802 E. Vogel Ave., Phoenix | Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m. · Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m. · Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
Neighborhood pantry drop-offs
| Location | Phoenix address |
|---|---|
| CPLC Community Center | 3216 W. Van Buren St. |
| City Hope | 1650 W. Camelback Rd. |
| Church for the Nations | 6225 N. Central Ave. |
| FIBCO Family Services | 1141 E. Jefferson St. |
| Legendarios | 2234 W. Campbell Ave. |
| GateWay Community College | 108 N. 40th St. |
| Ministerio Cristo Sana | 3632 E. Greenway Rd. |
| St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church | 2310 N. 56th St. |
| St. Vincent de Paul Our Lady of the Valley | 3220 W. Greenway Rd. |
| Phoenix College | 1202 W. Thomas Rd. |
Where to get food assistance
Residents who need groceries can find food box distribution sites and other resources on the city’s Phoenix Food Help page.
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